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CARTAGENA, Spain — A disappointed Bev Priestman saw Canada s offence stall Friday in a 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic in a women s soccer friendly.The Canadians dominated possession but were unable. . .
International Friendly
June 11, 2021 Estadio Cartagonova, Cartagena, Spain
(11 am ET/8 am PT)
Watch Live: OneSoccer.ca
The Canadian women’s team takes on the Czech Republic on Friday in the first of two tune-up matches just six weeks from their Olympic opener against the host Japan.
Bev
The breakthrough goal came off a goalmouth scramble in the 92nd minute with a sliding Stratigakis poking the ball home off goalkeeper Laurina Oliveros arm. Janine Beckie s free kick caused mayhem in front of the Argentina goal and, when the defence failed to clear, Jessie Fleming s mishit went to Stratigakis.
Argentina had 10 players in its penalty box but could not put out the fire. I felt that it would come. It just happened to come later than what I wanted, Bev Priestman said after her first win as Canada coach. They re a tough team to break down, she said of Argentina. It wasn t the perfect match and it definitely wasn t the best match I ve been involved with. But overall I think the group found a way to win That s what good teams do.